Yuzuru Hanyu announced he will unveil a new skating program set to a popular folk song to mark the 15th anniversary of the devastating tsunami.
Month: June 2026
Jones names 35-man Japan training squad apologizes over referee verbal abuse
Japan rugby coach Eddie Jones apologized for his verbal abuse of match officials during an under-23 tour as he announced his 35-man squad.
Fresh Controversy Hits FIFA World Cup 2026 Lionel Messi And Argentina’s Passport Data Leaked
Security teams launched an investigation after a significant data breach led to the online leak of passport details of Argentina’s squad.
Former FIFA official criticises 2026 World Cup ticket pricing strategy
A former soccer official spoke out against FIFA’s ticket pricing stating it is excluding real working-class football fans from the tournament.
As World Cup begins a British mining footnote connects India to Mexico
Cornish mining pioneers James Taylor and his sons James Jr. and Henry carried football to both Pachuca Mexico and the Kolar Gold Fields in Karnataka.
When Peter Drury immortalised Tshabalala’s goal welcomed World Cup to Africa
Ahead of the Mexico-South Africa rematch a look back at Peter Drury’s iconic commentary from the 2010 opening match in Johannesburg.
Cannavaro asks ‘why only us’ after Uzbekistan searched on World Cup arrival
Uzbekistan team mentor Fabio Cannavaro questioned security protocols after his team faced an extensive search by border officers upon arriving in the US.
FIFA’s Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices says fans ‘should chill’ about ref denied US entry
In a pre-World Cup press meet Gianni Infantino addressed ticket pricing and explained FIFA is powerless to overrule governments on visa denials.
Still thinking about World Cup tickets? Here’s where prices availability stand
FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended record ticket prices as the 104-game tournament starts with dynamic pricing pushing seat costs into four figures.
Mexico seeks to end its opening-day World Cup curse when it takes on South Africa
Mexico’s coach Javier Aguirre is focused on breaking the team’s historic winless record on opening days during their match against South Africa at the Azteca.